AI & Machine Learning Director
Core
Lead AI/ML projects for distressed and under-performing companies to drive cost reductions, revenue growth, and profitability improvements through data analysis, modeling, and automation.
Role type
Senior IC machine learning director (consulting)
Builds
Production ML models, ETL workflows, statistical models, and automated anomaly detection systems for high-stakes corporate turnarounds.
Domain
Corporate turnaround consulting + Data Science
Deliverable
production ML models | dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Machine learning techniques (k-NN, Naive Bayes, SVM, Decision Forests), ETL process design, SQL (CTEs, window functions), Python, PySpark, R, Data visualization (Tableau, Power BI), Cloud architectures (Azure, AWS, GCP), Distributed systems (HDFS, Hadoop), Statistical learning languages, Unstructured data parsing (XML, HTML, regex), Missing data imputation, Business development in professional services
Preferred skills
JavaScript, C#, ETL tools (Alteryx, KNIME, SSIS, Pentaho, DataStage), Knowledge of multiple human languages
Technologies
Python, PySpark, R, SQL, Tableau, Power BI, Azure, AWS, GCP, HDFS, Hadoop, Microsoft, Redshift, Teradata, Oracle, Netezza, Access, Excel
Responsibilities
Lead client engagements to analyze corporate performance and drive profitability; Design and build ETL workflows and data migration processes; Execute machine learning projects using state-of-the-art methods; Create automated anomaly detection systems; Present technical findings to C-level executives using visual charts and dashboards; Collect and parse data from diverse corporate databases and unstructured documents.
Seniority
Director, hands-on IC with business development responsibilities